Meet Ioana Barbu: Ultra Runner, Explorer and Moggans Athlete
Ioana Barbu made ultra-running history in 2025 by becoming the first person to complete the Beyond the Ultimate Global Race Series in a single calendar year — racing through Arctic Lapland, the Amazon, the Namib Desert, Kyrgyzstan, the Scottish Highlands and Kenya. This profile introduces the Moggans athlete behind that record: her background in backcountry snowboarding, her approach to extreme environments and what makes her story relevant to any runner who takes their kit seriously.